Dark Lord

Praise for Thomas Harlan's Oath of Empire Series "[An] unusually fascinating epic about power and magic in the seventh century"Kirkus Reviews on The Storm of Heaven "In Campbell Award nominee Harlan's third, grittily realistic installation of the Oath of Empire series (Shadow of Ararat and The Gate of Fire), imperial Rome under Emperor Galen is simultaneously in the midst of war with Persia and fighting a new and God-aided battle against the forces of Mohammed the prophet. This is an epic novel, with lots of power-mongering, glorious battles and the fate of the Roman Empire squarely at the center. Harlan portrays the ancient Roman world in exquisite detail; the battle scenes in particular are so vivid you can almost taste the blood and dust."Publishers Weekly on The Storm of Heaven "This is undeniably a page-turner, one infused with a feel for the historical that bodes well for its successors."Booklist on The Gate of Fire "Set in a world in which the Roman Empire survives the barbarian invasions, Harlan's first novel features powerful and evocative prose as well as a strong cast of characters, a wealth of vivid detail, and a conclusion that leaves plenty of room for sequels. Highly recommended for fantasy collections."Library Journal on The Shadow of AraratHarlan, Thomas is the author of 'Dark Lord' with ISBN 9780812590128 and ISBN 0812590120.